First Campbell River Salmon for RYOMA

Fall fishing out of Campbell River is quietly one of the best-kept secrets, and today proved it. Christopher made the trip from Brandon for his very first salmon charter, and Captain Bruce put him right on the fish aboard the 17' Boston Whaler Montauk. Conditions were close to perfect. Air at 15°C, broken clouds, and 10km of visibility with the fog long burned off. Wind barely registered and the water sat flat calm at 1 metre or less — rewarding conditions for a first-timer learning the ropes. We ran the afternoon flood through Seymour Narrows, working the back eddies as the current eased toward the 2:00 PM slack. That's prime time, and it showed. Trolling hoochies behind flashers down between 100 and 180 feet, the rod loaded up and the drag went singing. The best fish came in chrome bright at 13 lbs — a solid reward for a kid on his first cast. Three in the box, three released. Water temp read 14.6°C, keeping the fish active and willing. The Last Quarter moon gave us a Good solunar day, and the evening feeding window lined up with the softening tide. The Montauk is nimble, intimate, and ideal for one or two anglers who want the classic open-boat experience with a veteran guide. We depart Coast Marina A Dock with free parking at Tyee Plaza. Spots are filling fast for October. Book your trip today at **hidden content**

Two first-timers from New Orleans got the full Campbell River welcome this morning. Kirk and Shu had never salmon fished before, and by the time we ran back to the dock they had a chrome 15-pounder in the box and were already asking about next year. Conditions were kind. Overcast skies, 12°C, and a light NW breeze at 2 knots kept the water calm — one metre or less across Discovery Passage. Good visibility, no fog, and easy, comfortable fishing for two newcomers finding their sea legs. We stayed off Seymour Narrows while it ebbed and worked the red can instead, trolling 603 Tomic plugs on the downriggers between 80 and 120 feet. Water temp was a warm 16°C, so the Chinook were up and eating. We landed a bunch — 6 released and 2 kept — with that 15-pounder the standout. Most fish this time of year run 12 to 16 lbs, with a genuine shot at a trophy 30-plus pounder. September is Tyee season, so there's no size limit and you can keep the big ones. We fished from the 27' Boston Whaler Conquest — heated cabin, private washroom, Starlink WiFi, and room for up to 4 guests. All gear provided, no experience needed. If Kirk and Shu can go from never-fished to first Chinook in one morning, so can you. Tyee season spots are filling fast for late September. Book at **hidden content**

There's fishing, and then there's watching a grandfather, a father, and a son land salmon side by side for the first time. That was this morning aboard the Boston Whaler Conquest. David, Mike, and Mo came up from Washington State for their first day on the water in Campbell River together — three generations, one charter. Captain Jason had them off Coast Marina A Dock at first light and pointed south to the historic Tyee grounds off Cape Mudge. Conditions were kind. Overcast skies, 13°C, and just a whisper of NNW wind at 3 knots. Discovery Passage delivered flat calm to light chop, comfortable running all morning. That soft grey overcast light is exactly what salmon like. We trolled hoochies behind flashers with downriggers set at 180 feet, and the bite ran steady on the tail of the morning ebb after the 6:54 AM slack at Seymour Narrows. Six salmon in the box, eight released, with the best Chinook hitting 14 lbs — chrome bright and right in the Tyee-season pocket. Coho joined the party too, silver and full of fight. The Conquest offers a heated cabin, private washroom, Starlink WiFi, and room for up to four — perfect for family trips like this one. September is Tyee season, and spots are filling fast. Book your charter at **hidden content**